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title: "LaTeX Math Inline Macro - (Cloud)"
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> Macro (aura-html)

This macro implements the LaTeX inline math mode. Formulas or symbols that are part of a paragraph are written inline math mode (e.g., "\tau"). 

> ℹ️ To work with *LaTeX Math Inline*, you must install the *LaTeX Math* application. For more information, see [Installation](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LM/pages/77038624).

### Understanding Components

Every component in the below image is marked with a number to help you identify it. 

![image](media://9afeba5e-50f0-4f41-bba3-253c5863b42e)

The following table describes the components:

| **Number** | **Component** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Syntax | This box allows you to enter the syntax in the latex formatted math and the preview is generated in the *Equation* box.<br>![image](media://ba03b798-d59b-4da2-95b4-6104feaeb391) |
| 2 | Equation | This box allows you to view the equation and you can edit the equation. The same is reflected in the *Syntax* box.<br>![image](media://246b233c-8ad6-46c8-9137-459ba503b74c) |
| 3 | Most Used | This section contains the most used formulas from a particular subject. If you may require any of the formulas simply click on it.<br>![If you may require any of the formulas simply click on it](media://7fd12a1a-589d-42d9-96db-6514d66818f2) |
| 4 | Search box | This box allows you to search for the latex commands. |
| 5 | Undo | This option will reverse the typing action that you made recently. |
| 6 | Redo | This option will repeat the typing action that you made recently. |
| 7 | Help | This option will direct you to the documentation. |
| 8 | Insert/Save | This option will insert the macro along with the change you made on to your page. |
| 9 | Cancel | This option will close the macro window without saving. |


### Creating LaTeX Math Inline Macro

To create a *LaTeX Math Inline*, Perform the following steps:

1. Create a new page or **Edit** where you want to create an equation.

2. Type / or click the + icon.

![image](media://395b96e4-76c0-44f8-9b8a-ea68e40a20a8)

3. Select *LaTeX Math Inline* and Click **Insert**. The *LaTeX Math Inline Macro *window is displayed.

4. Type the syntax in the latex formatted math. For more information, see [Understanding Components](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LM/pages/297337083/LaTeX+Math+Inline+Macro+-+Cloud#Understanding-Components).

5. Click the** Insert **button.

### Adding Multi-line Equations in the LaTex Math Inline Macro

In LaTeX formats equations, the double backslash command \\ is used to create a new line or initiate a line break. 

```
 <equation 1> \\
 <equation 2> \\
 <equation 3>
```

![image](media://a3f3d1a8-f9d5-4072-9880-e8d0b8d52828)

> ℹ️ Note:  
> ℹ️ The `\\` command is used to create a new line and automatically aligns equations to the right. To have equations left-aligned, place the `&` symbol before each equation when entering them.

![To have equations left-aligned, place the & symbol before each equation when entering them](media://c2f1bd94-654d-4001-b1f8-09d637cc025b)

### Editing LaTeX Math Inline Macro

To edit a *LaTeX Math Inline, *perform the following:

> ℹ️ You must be in the **Edit** mode to edit a macro.

![image](media://9891ed1c-047f-4e70-9884-28f30145350b)

1. Click the :edit-pencil:  icon. The *Edit* '*LaTeX Math Inline' Macro *window is displayed.

2. Make the required changes and then click the **Save **button.


### Deleting LaTeX Math Inline Macro

To delete a *LaTeX Math Inline*, select the macro and click the:delete: icon. 

![Deleting LaTeX Math Inline Macro To delete a LaTeX Math Inline , select the macro and click the icon](media://9891ed1c-047f-4e70-9884-28f30145350b)

> ℹ️ You must be in the **Edit** mode to delete a macro.